Jair Bolsonaro is ineligible to run in Brazil's 2026 presidential election.

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Is it true that Jair Bolsonaro is ineligible to run in Brazil's 2026 presidential election?

Yes. Two reference works state that Jair Bolsonaro was declared ineligible for office until 2030, which covers Brazil's 2026 presidential election.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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Political ineligibility of Jair Bolsonaro - Wikipedia

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Political ineligibility of Jair Bolsonaro - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_ineligibility_of_Jair_Bolsonaro

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Understanding Contemporary Brazil

2025

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Garmany, J. & Pereira, A. (2025). Understanding Contemporary Brazil. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=FgleEQAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

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